palate cleanser Archives

Am I Still a “Flatlander”?

September 26, 2024 Skip

Sometimes, in my Internet wanderings, I come across stuff that I don’t expect to find, given the site I’m on. This was one of them: “How many years do you need to live somewhere before you are considered a local?” This is an interesting question and one that is often considered here in NH. It is … Read more

I Can’t Say That I Wouldn’t Have Had the Same Thought Myself …

October 22, 2023 Skip

You’d consider this an outright challenge, yes? It’s just begging you to try it. And this may be one of the reasons why TMEW has never entertained the idea of letting me get a motorcycle.

Palate Cleanser – Montana: This Bride Is Making SURE That She’s Getting Married!

October 16, 2023 Skip

This Bride and the Groomsmen show what they’d do to ANY challenge to “speak now or forever hold your peace” with their “pieces”.

“Time Blindness”

October 8, 2023 Skip

I can see why older generations don’t want to hire young CryBullies or socialize with them, for that matter—being “on time” used to be an accepted, almost mandatory, social norm in Society—one of the things that “glued” us together.

Palate Cleanser – Sometimes, Ya Gotta Look Up at the Sky and Smile

September 14, 2023 Skip

SMILE, everyone, SMILE! Wonderment and reflection – it can do a body (and mind) good:

“How Coffee Shops Track Customers and Employees

August 23, 2023 Skip

There are times when I wander around some non-political sites just to see if I can find anything interesting to use here. Most of the time, actually the vast majority of the time, it’s a resounding “No!”.

How About a Jet Powered BBQ Grill?

July 30, 2023 Skip

I have to admit, my Jettiness series has had a lot of jet-powered stuff but I have NEVER come across a jet-powered barbeque grill. Your simple, ordinary home barbeque, normally using briquettes or propane, is now using a jet engine?

“Jettiness” – Check Out This Jet Powered Vacuum Cleaner!

July 23, 2023 Skip

In years past, I used to do a lot of “Jettiness” posts: bikes with jet engines, couches with jet engines, roller skaters with jet engines, trikes with jet engines, and of course, who could forget the Portapotty with a jet engine in it?

Remember That Steam Powered Bicycle? Way Better This Time!

July 4, 2023 Skip

Do you remember that steam-powered bicycle I shared a few weeks back? It was hand-built, firewood, and puffs of smoke – and not that fast…

From Square Wheels to Triangular Bicycle Wheels and They Still Work

June 23, 2023 Skip

I’m not sure what the “next hardest” wheel configuration but compared to the last bicycle Palate Cleanser with square wheels, this seems to be a bit harder to ride for those with back issues. That said, still looks FAR more “stable” than what I would have thought:

Is This The Best Obituary Ever?

June 20, 2023 Steve MacDonald

Every now ans then something like this catches the internet’s attention. And why not. The world is a crazy place and sometimes you need a break form that. So there’s this, one very amusing obituary for a guy from Kentucky named James Loveless.

Who Needs A Gas or Electric Bike When You Can Use STEAM!

June 18, 2023 Skip

OK, perhaps the most efficient or useful mode of transportation around, but you have to admit, for someone who seemed to have a ton of extra time on their hands…

Palate Cleanser: Watch Kevin Parry Build a LEGO Model Video (Stop Motion)

June 7, 2023 Skip

Most of us have seen clay motion animation cartoons when we (Boomers) were young. At that time, I never knew how they were made, which was part of the magic!

Where the Air Pollution Is …

May 28, 2023 Skip

Out of the six common air pollutants, particulate matter measuring 2.5 microns [1/30 of a human hair – Skip] or smaller in diameter, or PM2.5, is accepted as the most harmful to human health. This is due to its prevalence in the atmosphere and the broad range of adverse health effects associated with its exposure, … Read more

Palate Cleanser – World Record 1.82 Second Formula One Pit Stop! (Wow!)

May 27, 2023 Skip

I used to watch NASCAR races fairly regularly – and TMEW even more often and with more intensity (She was an avid Jimmy Johnson fan). Nowadays, since the head honchos decided to go Woke, I stopped watching, just like with professional football and basketball.

Palate Cleanser – I Wish My Dogs Were This Trainable

April 25, 2023 Skip

Now THIS is a dog toy! https://twitter.com/buitengebieden/status/1648774547804504066 Throw and fetch all by hissself! And they definitely are not smart enough to go to the next level (scroll down to see):

A Different Kind of “Gender-Affirming Surgery”

April 14, 2023 Skip

If you’re an adult (and I’m saying that loosely in some cases) and you want to mutilate your body in some fashion, be my guest. Just don’t make me pay for it or be on bended knee “affirming” delusions that these modifications make you look or feel better.

Palate Cleanser – So Moses Was Ahead of His Time??

April 3, 2023 Skip

So, Moses took advantage of “technology” back in the day, too?

Palate Cleanser – Crashing a Car at 260 MPH and 30MPH? Yup, Big Differences

February 27, 2023 Skip

My only question is WHAT is that pillar made of??? 160mph is limit (H/T: IMGUR via Linkiest)

Palate Cleanser – What? You want HEAT In the Winter in New England? Weaklings…

February 19, 2023 Skip

Heh! A wee bit a cheeky tweeking from staunch hardcore NE Yankees: It’s a bit different for me now – I used to really love the colder weather and I generally had no problems in going outside in a T-Shirt and shorts to do something active (as long as the wind was no more than … Read more